GREENWAY
200 Curley Avenue Coler
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Next Board Meeting
September 18th at 7 pm
Dan Strand ~ Calumet
George Delich ~ Coleraine
Tom Sutherland ~ Grand Rapids
Todd Akkanen ~ Greenway Twp.
Casey Venema ~ Lawrence Twp.
Ryan Bluntach ~ Marble
Brian Ekholm ~ Nashwauk Twp.
Assistant ~ Rock Troumbly
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August 2023 - First meeting of new year.
Finances The main reason for increases is an additional 'high usage' fee for electricity.
Other Board Business
Fall Activities
Figure Skating registration at the arena will be on September 20, Wednesday from 4-6 pm. Registration may also be accomplished online via Greenway Emerald Ice Figure Skating Club
A VFW dedication to honor Vietnam War veterans will be held at the arena on September 23.
Hockey registration is completely online via Greenway Amatuer Hockey Association
JULY 2023
Summer Activities
The ball programs, hockey camps, figure skating lessons, Camp Hiawatha usage, and a Grand Rapids-Greenway Lightning tournment, were all run successfully via Greenway Rec's sports complex and arena.
The City of Bovey has installed a playground adjacent to the sports complex with a trail leading from the parking lot. The playground has complemented the ball programs by providing activities for young siblings of players during ball practices and games.
GJRA Fiscal Year Ends
The cost of electricity has escalated beyond the budgeted amount; this concerning issue is an agenda item for the next board meeting.
Another agenda item will be discussion on hiring a part-time worker as the position remains open.
AEOA continues to assist with grantwriting to IRRRB for the roof replacement.
Fall Activities
A VFW dedication to honor Vietnam War veterans will be held at the arena on September 23; stay tuned for details.
JUNE 2023
Summer Activities
Ball programs are in full swing.
Figure Skating is going good.
Hockey Camps are proceeding as contracted.
Camp Hiawatha (an annual summer user) is in process a negotiating a fee.
The new compressor and cooling tower is holding the ice temperature better.
There will be a Lightning Hockey tournament prior to the ice removal on July 29.
AEOA is assisting with grantwriting for another round of applications (August 1) to IRRRB for the roof replacement.
A part-time assistant postition will be posted.
An event in September will be held at the arena by the VFW to honor Vietnam War veterans - stay tuned.
MAY 2023
Summer Ball Programs
Summer Ice Programs
GJRA will be outsourcing camps and charging $183 per hour. These the the camps and registration links:
Hodgins-Berardo Arena Upgrades
Still in process: If GJRA receives a IRRRB grant for the roof, the remaining portion, estimated at $80,000, will be covered by the Association's savings for that purpose.
APRIL 2023
Memorial Donation: The family of Jim Gibeau created a honor board of past and present Greenway Hockey Division I scholars to be displayed at the arena; the 4' x 8' installation is above the lobby's viewing windows, lighting is in process to highlight the gift.
Summer Ice: Most of the ice time (June 12 - July 30) has been scheduled; only a few evenings in July are open; the rental rate for summer ice is $183 per hour.
Arena Upgrades:
Compressor & cooling towers Itasca County pledged to contribution $50,000 toward this upgrade.
Roof, parking lot, and playing field Grants are still in process through IRRRB and other sources.
Water softener Range Water was awarded the bid for a replacement unit; $5450.00. [FYI: softer water makes better ice]
Summer Ball Programs: Registration will be in-person May 2 & 3 from 5 pm to 7 pm; deadline is May 11. Details in process.
MARCH 2023
FEBRUARY 2023
Arena Roof: A grant application from AEOA has been submitted. GAHA has earmarked monies to contribute to the roof and compressor/cooling towers upgrades.
Defibrillator: The existing device cannot be updated and needs replacing; a grant to the Baich Foundation has been submitted (approximate cost is $2300).
Programs:
Volunteers were great as they hosted the Peewee B district tournament February 17-19. The following weekend, the Mini-Mites tournament also ran smoothly and was a success.
The Ice figure skaters are on track for the annual show, March 18-19.
JANUARY 2023
Sound System: The sound system was professionally recalibrated to improve a difference in sound when the building's seating capacity is full, i.e. sounded excellent during practice time, but not during showtime.
Bottle Filling Station: The water fountain for the players was replaced with a model suited for filling water bottles; it was installed in-house by Rock.
Internet Access: The internet password has been changed, and connections will be limited to administration. The change will secure the concession stand's financial transactions. There will be no public access.
Code of Ethics: Not just for players and parents, but now in process, a code of ethics for the GJRA board members. President Carissa initiated the process which will clarify expectations of officers and board members'.
DECEMBER 2022
Programs
Arena
The video above [Peewee B vs Duluth East Black on Dec. 2. 2022] is an example of live recordings of hockey games posted on facebook for Greenway Amateur Hockey Association: https://www.facebook.com/GAHAhockey
NOVEMBER 2022
Business
Programs
Hockey, figure skating, and basketball practices, and competitions, are running smoothly.
OCTOBER 2022
Programs
Flag football play offs resulted in the STEELERS winning. Andy Sertich [kudos] helped make the program successful while Pat Guyer had a shoulder replacement.
Figure Skating participation is up with 84 skaters; 30 in the junior/senior level.
Hockey numbers are approximately the same as previous years: 2 teams each of Bantams, Peewees, Squirts, and 3 teams each of Mites and Mini-Mites. Games start the first weekend in November.
Basketball season for boys and girls in grades 3 to 6 is October 29 - December 23, followed by tournaments. Basketball season for boys and girls in grades 1 to 2 is during the months of January and February. Nick Porter is the contact and the basketball webpage was updated to reflect changes.
Business
SEPTEMBER 2022
Arena:
Ice goes in the week of October 10; skating begins October 17.
A new water fountain that accomodates water bottles was purchased.
Programs
Flag football has 38 players in grades 4 - 6; play offs will be Monday (10/10) and Tuesday (10/11) at 5 pm, at Nixon-Barle Field.
Figure Skating sign up was successful with 54 skaters so far. The club webpage has been updated with the current officers and contacts.
Basketball sign ups for both girls and boys will be October 12 from 5-7 pm
Business
AUGUST 2022 - START OF A NEW YEAR
Sports Complex ~ Wrap Up
Programs ~ Sign Up
Flag football sign up is in process; practices begin on September 12.
Figure Skating sign up is Monday September 19, from 4:40 - 6:30 pm.
Hockey sign up is online via GAHA
Business ~ A New Fiscal Year
JUNE & JULY 2022
Programs
Fastpitch 14U team are Champions! (photo above)
Little Titans (so named as Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin schools have combined their programs) held their tournament and the Lightning team won over the Orioles.
Summer Hockey Camp and Summer Ice Skating Camp (held the last three weeks in June) were successful.
Arena
Business
2023 Levy = $350,000
2024 Levy = $360,500
2022 - 2023 budget = $482,800
2023 - 2024 budget = $532,700
Read Pat's interview by the Grand Rapids Herald~Review when he was inducted into the Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Pat lives in Trout Lake Township and has worked for Greenway Joint Recreation Association since 1990.